If you loved
Hustlers
Lorene Scafaria · Film · 2019
What hooked you in Hustlers was the way these women weaponized systemic greed to reclaim their own agency and financial independence.
Books on the same thread
Cover Story
Susan Rigetti · Book · 2022
Explores: Unreliable narrator, Social climbing, Imposter syndrome.
Just like the protagonists in Hustlers, this novel explores the dark allure of the con, focusing on how ambitious women navigate corporate environments by manipulating the systems that exclude them.
Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI
David Grann · Book · 2018
Shares a thread with Hustlers: Greed.
If the critique of institutional corruption in Hustlers resonated with you, this investigation into systemic greed and historical exploitation offers a sobering, true-life look at those same power dynamics.
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (Millennium Trilogy)
Stieg Larsson · Book · 2010
Shares a thread with Hustlers: female empowerment.
This thriller mirrors the vigilante spirit found in Hustlers, depicting women who operate outside the law to dismantle abusive power structures that have long exploited their vulnerability and silence.
Trick Mirror
Jia Tolentino · Book · 2019
Shares a thread with Hustlers: Social Commentary.
These essays dissect the scammer culture celebrated in Hustlers, offering a sharp cultural critique of the self-deception and economic inequality that drive women to pursue unconventional, often illicit, success.
Series on the same thread
Dirty Scams
Series · 2025
Shares 2 threads with Hustlers: Female Empowerment, Moral Ambiguity.
This series captures the same thrill of female-led grifting seen in Hustlers, showcasing clever women who use their wits to beat the system and secure their own piece of fortune.
Good Girls
Jenna Bans · Series · 2018
Shares 2 threads with Hustlers: Female Empowerment, Moral Ambiguity.
Like the crew in Hustlers, these characters are driven by financial desperation to take control of their lives, highlighting the moral ambiguity that emerges when ordinary women break bad.
Leverage
John Rogers · Series · 2008
Explores: Robin Hood, Underdog, Justice for the Little Guy.
Fans of the team dynamic in Hustlers will appreciate this ensemble cast, who similarly use their specific skills to fight back against corporate injustice through elaborate, high-stakes con artistry.
Podcasts on the same thread
Criminal
Vox Media Podcast Network · Podcast · 2026
Shares a thread with Hustlers: moral ambiguity.
This podcast explores the same moral ambiguity that defined Hustlers, diving into the complex stories of people caught between right and wrong while navigating a flawed social landscape.
Guys We F****d
Corinne Fisher and Krystyna Hutchinson · Podcast · 2026
Explores: sexual autonomy, destigmatization, female friendship.
This podcast echoes the feminist discourse and candid female friendship found in Hustlers, challenging societal norms regarding female sexuality and autonomy with the same unapologetic, bold energy.
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Common questions
Is Hustlers based on the experiences of actual strip club employees?
Hustlers is a 2019 film directed by Lorene Scafaria that depicts a crew of former strip club employees who band together to target their wealthy Wall Street clients. The narrative focuses on this specific group of women turning the tables on their customers.
What is the main premise of the movie Hustlers?
The film Hustlers follows a group of savvy former strip club employees who decide to reclaim their financial power. They collaborate to orchestrate a scheme that allows them to turn the tables on the Wall Street clients who previously frequented their place of employment.
Who directed the 2019 film Hustlers?
The 2019 film Hustlers was directed by Lorene Scafaria. The story centers on a crew of former strip club employees who team up to target their Wall Street clients in order to gain the upper hand.
Does Hustlers feature a story about revenge against Wall Street clients?
Yes, the plot of Hustlers revolves around a crew of former strip club employees who band together. These women execute a plan to turn the tables on their former Wall Street clients, effectively reversing the power dynamic between the workers and their patrons.